A sample affidavit (called a declaration in some other jurisdictions) that a plaintiff may file to support a motion seeking permission to serve a defendant by publication or other special service method in civil litigation in a Pennsylvania court of common pleas. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. It explains the substantive information the affidavit must provide to support a plaintiff's request for permission to serve a defendant by alternative service. It also addresses how to prepare the required certifications and any accompanying exhibits and the formatting, filing, and service requirements for the affidavit and accompanying documents.